Robert L. Sweeney Sr.

Robert L. Sweeney Sr., 68, of Cresco, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 22, at his home. He was the husband of Alice A. (Smith) Sweeney, at home.

Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late Hubert and Fern (Bortree) Sweeney, he had resided in the Cresco area for most of his life.

Bob retired in 2006 as an electrician at East Stroudsburg University and previously worked for Cron Electric, Newfoundland, and Skytop Lodge as an electrician.

He was a member of St. Bernadette's Church, Canadensis.

In addition to his wife, Alice, he is survived by a daughter, Fern Sweeney of Cresco; their sons, Robert Jr. and wife, Deborah, of Cresco, Aaron and wife, Angela, of East Stroudsburg, and Wade and fiancee, Tracy, of Newfoundland; five grandchildren, Brandon, Kirstie, Allison, Matthew and Heather; and a niece and nephew. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas, and a sister, Patricia Smith.